About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1908860
VALVE TECHNICIAN & CNC MACHINIST | VALVE ASSEMBLY, TESTING & PRECISION MACHINING
Core Expertise
- Valve assembly and refurbishment including solenoid, relief, globe, gate, and hydraulic valves.
- Hydrostatic and leakage testing with documented video capture for customer review and quality assurance.
- CNC mill setup and operation on HAAS equipment; fixture installation and tool changes for precision parts.
- Dimensional inspection and metrology using micrometers, calipers, height gage, and measurement logs.
- Supervision and training of technicians emphasizing safety, quality, and manufacturing best practices.
Project Background
- Led special valve rebuild projects delivering units to engineering print specifications and client standards.
- Performed routine production testing and tracked throughput with daily and weekly reports to management.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures and implemented corrective actions to restore valve functionality and uptime.
- Set up CNC programs and adjusted feeds and speeds for aluminum, inconel, and stainless components.
- Maintained preventive maintenance routines for vertical mills to reduce downtime and preserve machine accuracy.
Key Skills
- Valve assembly & testing | Hydrostatic & leakage testing
- CNC setup & operation | HAAS 3-axis mills | Fixture installation | Tool changes
- Dimensional inspection | Micrometers | Calipers | Height gage | Qualified dimensional inspector
- Blueprint reading | Mechanical troubleshooting | Program edits
- XRF gun certified | Preventive maintenance | Quality documentation
Education
- Advanced Manufacturing Certification — Suffolk County Community College
Awards & Recognition
- Navy Battle E
- National Defense Service Medal
- Meritorious Unit Accommodation Medal
Why Interview this Candidate?
A technically proficient valve technician and machinist who combines hands-on CNC setup experience with proven valve assembly and testing capabilities. Demonstrates strong safety focus, dimensional inspection qualifications, and experience training technicians. Offers measurable contributions to uptime, quality, and production reporting from both manufacturing and military maintenance backgrounds.
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